line

UK /laɪn/ US /lɑɪn/

noun 10verb 8name 1

Collocations

56

1

(noun.) long thin mark on the surface of sth

ADJ

long | short | thick | fine, thin | direct, straight | curved, wavy, wiggly, zigzag | diagonal, horizontal, parallel, perpendicular, vertical | continuous, solid

broken, dotted

The fence between the two properties was marked by a broken line of stones.

finishing, starting | contour

VERB + LINE

draw

LINE + VERB

run | divide sth

PREP

in a ~

The children stood in a line waiting for their turn to enter the museum.

PHRASES

a line of latitude/longitude

2

(noun.) mark like a line on the skin

ADJ

deep

My grandfather's face showed deep lines from years of working in the sun.

VERB + LINE

have

She has deep lines around her eyes from years of smiling.

LINE + VERB

run

3

(noun.) row of people, things, words on a page, etc.

ADJ

long | short | new | continuous

VERB + LINE

form

PREP

in (a/the) ~

The customers waited in a line outside the bakery for fresh bread.

on a/the ~

I always write the date on the first line of my letters.

4

(noun.) telephone/electricity wire/connection

ADJ

direct

bad

I couldn't hear you properly because we had a bad line during our phone call.

busy | power | phone, telephone

outside, party, private

To call my mom, I need to dial 9 to get an outside line from the office.

VERB + LINE

hold

When the phone rang, I asked my friend to hold the line while I found a pen.

LINE + VERB

be engaged | be/go dead

PREP

down the ~

When you call your manager, she might give you instructions down the line.

on the ~

I have an important client on the line right now, so I need to take this call.

on ~ (also online) (= connected to a computer system)

5

(noun.) section of railway track

ADJ

railway, train | main

branch, commuter, feeder

The commuter line was delayed this morning because of a signal failure.

VERB + LINE

take

If you're going to the airport, take the express line at the station.

PREP

on a/the ~

My apartment is on the Central Line, so I can reach downtown in just ten minutes.

PHRASES

the end of the line 6 lines

VERB + LINE

learn | forget | fluff

7

(noun.) direction/course of thought/action

ADJ

broad

We discussed the broad lines of the plan before going into specific details.

firm, hard, strong, tough | official, party, political

VERB + LINE

adopt, follow, pursue, take

bring sb/sth into

When the new manager arrived, she quickly brought all the departments into line with company standards.

PREP

in ~ with | out of ~ with

~ on

The government's position on climate change has shifted significantly over the past decade.

PHRASES

a line of argument/enquiry/questioning

Definitions

noun

1

A path through two or more points (compare ‘segment’); a continuous mark, including as made by a pen; any path, curved or straight.

The arrow descended in a curved line.

2

A path through two or more points (compare ‘segment’); a continuous mark, including as made by a pen; any path, curved or straight.

3

A path through two or more points (compare ‘segment’); a continuous mark, including as made by a pen; any path, curved or straight.

4

A path through two or more points (compare ‘segment’); a continuous mark, including as made by a pen; any path, curved or straight.

5

A path through two or more points (compare ‘segment’); a continuous mark, including as made by a pen; any path, curved or straight.

verb

1

To place (objects) into a line (usually used with "up"); to form into a line; to align.

to line troops

They lined up the books against the wall.

2

To place persons or things along the side of for security or defense; to strengthen by adding; to fortify.

to line works with soldiers

Line and new repair our towns of war With men of courage and with means defendant.

3

To form a line along.

4

To mark with a line or lines; to cover with lines.

to line a copy book

5

To align (one or more switches) to direct a train onto a particular track.

The dispatcher lined the switches at Pickle interlocking for the freight turnout to clear the train into the passing track before the express arrived.

noun

1

A group of people born in a certain year (liners).

maknae line; hyung line; 97 line

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn mone

noun — a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals o

cable

noun — a pipe used to transport liquids or gases

pipeline

noun — a conceptual separation or distinction

noun — a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or fals

noun — (often plural) a means of communication or access

channel

noun — a short personal letter

noun — a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

noun — the descendants of one individual

noun — a connected series of events or actions or developments

course

noun — a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface

verb — make a mark or lines on a surface

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

top of the line

The best, or of the highest quality, especially among a range of products.

When you buy a top-of-the-line refrigerator, you expect it to work for many years.

out of line

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see out of, line.

I lost my place when I had to get out of line to find you.

bottom line

The final balance; the amount of money or profit left after everything has been tallied.

For quotations using this term, see Citations:bottom line.

bright line

A clear distinction in the context of a legal, moral, ethical, or analytical judgment.

In these situations, there is no bright line between aggressive play and outright cheating.

cross the line

To overstep a boundary, rule, or limit; to go too far or do something unacceptable.

I can tolerate a lot, but they really crossed the line when they broke the equipment.

Example Bank

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01

The arrow descended in a curved line.

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02

St Johnstone's Liam Craig had to clear off the line before Steven Anderson sent a looping header into his own net for the equaliser on 36 minutes.

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03

"I guess it's like race cars - if you get the right line you can come out at top speed."

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04

to line troops

Wiktionary

05

They lined up the books against the wall.

Wiktionary

06

to line works with soldiers

Wiktionary

Usage Notes

i Register

In some senses, line is marked as informal, obsolete, archaic. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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